Name: Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew) By All Recipes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Algerian Recipe
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved; 1 small fresh red chile pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; ½ tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 ½ pounds new potatoes, halved; 1 tbsp tomato paste; water to cover; salt to taste

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew) By All Recipes

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time10 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time55 mins

This authentic Algerian potato stew is made with dersa, a spicy chile and garlic paste. It's delicious on its own as a vegan or vegetarian main, or served as a side to meat or fish. An easy way to enjoy North African cuisine at home with easy-to-find ingredients!

4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved

1 small fresh red chile pepper, seeded and chopped

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp cayenne pepper

½ tsp salt

2 tbsp olive oil

Stew

1 ½ pounds new potatoes, halved

1 tbsp tomato paste

water to cover